Perpetual Chromis
📖 Overview
Collected on a steep slope at 101-118 m, other individuals observed elsewhere at 80-120 m depth. Habitat complexity was medium to high, small crevices and caves, but of low relief, with an apparently high diversity of encrusting sponges .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D XIII,12-13; A II,11-12; pectoral-fin rays 17-18; tubed lateral-line scales 17; gill rakers 7 + 17-18 = 24-25. Colouration: body pearly white; a large black marking covering anterior two-thirds of anal fin; small black spot on upper edge of pectoral-fin base; without markings on caudal peduncle .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Perpetual Chromis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Perpetual Chromis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Perpetual Chromis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 80 - 120 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Maldives.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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